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John Duncan

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*buzz* - too famous since I used their 'Stairway...' for last year's fireworks at school - think it jumped four hundred places in Amazon's ranking
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kena:
Ron Sexsmith - Time Being ,ÿ Very underrated singer/songwriter.ÿÿ

Eagerly awatingÿ new Cure albumÿ in Octÿ providing release is not delayed again.ÿÿÿ

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Agreed re Ron Sexsmith - he's wonderful. Other Songs is probably my favourite of his albums. While we're on the subject of people with 'sex' in their names, Martin Sexton is worth checking out - he supported Martyn Joseph last year and was astonishing. Bit of an acquired taste though.

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Thea Gilmore's Loft Music is worth listening too - cover versions including a great version of Ever Fallen in Love.ÿ

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Can't imagine what a new Cure album will be like - probably buy it out of curiosity though.

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Cheers

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Philÿ

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(sorry, that's more than one album!)ÿ

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kena:
Ron Sexsmith - Time Being , Very underrated singer/songwriter.

Agreed re Ron Sexsmith - he's wonderful. Other Songs is probably my favorite of his albums.

My favorite Ron Sexsmith album as well

Ok, here are my recommendations:
Richard Buckner's 2nd album "Devotion and Doubt" and his 3rd album "Since".
Patty Griffin's "1000 kisses" and "Impossible Dream"

Both are singer/songwriters, you may categorize their music as 'Alt-country'
 

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I'll go with this one, "Meri" by Hei.

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Considering this CD-R comes in a roughly hand made package, the music is very polished. I suppose it is somewhat dark and bleak but warm and cosy at the same time, lovely stuff! It's a shame this hasn't had a wider release, as I'm sure it would be appreciated by many.

Link! -- http://www.tuleystavana.org/hei/
 
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Antigua by Tom and Joy. It's hardly been out of my my cdp for the last 3 months, I can't imagine anyone not liking it!
 

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Pink Martini : Hey Eugene.Great album that mixes french cafe jazz,cuban and big band influences.Saw them on the letterman show and bought the album.
 

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I am cheating here and possibly sad too but howabout Xanadu - the Album Possibly a cult musical where the 80's meet the 40's - I had a crush on Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly was his usual gifted dancer/actor plus beaming smile.

Some really cool ELO tracks, ONJ and even Cliff gets in on the act - I loved the 70s/80's transition - what a choice in music style. But this Album I purchased on Vinyl/Cassette/CD and the eventual DVD purchase. I am sad but happy.
 
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The debut album by Jepp. Excellent, underrated and worth picking up a copy if you see it in a shop.
 
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ill say ten by pearl jam

granted it was quite big, but through history has been ignored due to nevermind by nirvana and soundgarden and their 1st 'grunge' band to get a major record contract.

a phenomenal album by anyones standards, easily one of the best debut albums.

or any audioslave album. chris cornell best singer of his generation!
 

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thehoss:or any audioslave album. chris cornell best singer of his generation!

Chris Cornell was way better in Soundgarden than Audioslave. In Audioslave his voice sounds like it's really struggling to achieve the notes with the aggressive style he uses. Chris, stick to what you know! Viva Soundgarden!

I prefer Mike Patton though, great versatile singer.
 
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My Exit Music - Someday Zero

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An absolute stunning album. Post rock meets shoegaze meets ambient. It is a crime they haven't been found.ÿ
 
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Jesu & Eluvium split 12"

really chilled out, very good. Can't remember which one it is, but one of the bands is the singer from L7 doing non-shouty stuff!

also:

Slint - Tweez (Steve Albini produced 'math rock' - i thnk thats the term)
Boris - Pink (japanese noise metal)
 
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Love Is Space by Deva Premal

I am not good at promoting album but this album promote inner peace in me, and has been a "sanctuary" for difficult time in life

Her other album are meditative too but the music is not similar, I don't get bored by a similar hmm what is the exact word? ambience maybe
 

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Big Chris:thehoss:or any audioslave album. chris cornell best singer of his generation!

Chris Cornell was way better in Soundgarden than Audioslave. In Audioslave his voice sounds like it's really struggling to achieve the notes with the aggressive style he uses. Chris, stick to what you know! Viva Soundgarden!

I prefer Mike Patton though, great versatile singer.

Agree about Mike Patton, Chris. Hoping to get to ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas in Minehead in December, where Patton and the Melvins are curating the event. The line-up is great and getting better with band added - check it out - http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nbc2008/
 

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shado:

I am cheating here and possibly sad too but howabout Xanadu - the Album Possibly a cult musical where the 80's meet the 40's - I had a crush on Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly was his usual gifted dancer/actor plus beaming smile.

Some really cool ELO tracks, ONJ and even Cliff gets in on the act - I loved the 70s/80's transition - what a choice in music style. But this Album I purchased on Vinyl/Cassette/CD and the eventual DVD purchase. I am sad but happy.

It`s actually pretty good. There`s a couple of great ELO ballads on there. Some nice ONJ songs and as well as Cliff you`ve even got a guest appearance by the Tubes! Magic!
 

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Try Tom McRae by Tom McRae

Solo acoustic guitar/vocal in the same vein as david gray except good. Far more bitter and twisted lyrics Can't stand all that nicey nicey babylon stuff :-D Not got the same guitar skills as Buckley but has similarly great voice. check out "Dose me up/End of the world news" on youtube if you want a taster.

Also Quitoxic by Martina Topley Bird

Used to sing for Tricky. Fantastic female vocalist.

I know thats two but I really had to share both of them as they are so good and so underated.
 

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Tonestar1:
Try Tom McRae by Tom McRae

Solo acoustic guitar/vocal in the same vein as david gray except good. Far more bitter and twisted lyrics Can't stand all that nicey nicey babylon stuff :-D Not got the same guitar skills as Buckley but has similarly great voice. check out "Dose me up/End of the world news" on youtube if you want a taster.

Toms one of my favourite songwriters too :D
 

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Missed this thread. What a splendid one it is.

Pretty much any of the albums by 'Any Trouble' but if I have to pick one then it'd be Wheels In Motion for the sheer joy of 'Open Fire'. I was lucky enough to finally see them this year at their, AFAIK, only reunion gig in London. What a magical evening that was.

Ought to be a criminal offence just how under appreciated this lot were.
 

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